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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
96 percent athletes report to SAI NCOEs, resume training for Olympic 2024
With sporting activities being resumed in SAI's National Centre of Excellence  across the country, for athletes training for 2024 Olympics, 96 percent of trainees have already reported to their respective SAI NCOEs and Training centres in Aurangabad, Bhopal, Bangalore, Delhi, Lucknow, Rohtak and Sonepat. Earlier when training camps had begun to resume, athletes who have already qualified for the Tokyo Olympics had rejoined their respective NCOEs and STCs. Athletes who are joining the camps will be in mandatory quarantine and take the RT-PCR test. Some trainees could not join immediately and will be joining after Diwali. Trainees, once inside the NCOE bio-bubble will not be allowed to leave the camps, owing to safety issues. Therefore, athletes were given the option of joining on Nov 1, 2020 or after Diwali.
Speaking about this phase of resumption of sports, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports ShriKiren Rijiju said, "Our Tokyo-bound athletes are already training and I am happy that in this phase too so many athletes have also joined the camp. This shows that athletes have complete confidence in the SOP prepared by SAI to resume sporting activities and have therefore reported to training camps with great eagerness. The safety of our athletes is of primary importance and all measures will be taken to ensure they can train in a safe environment."
With elaborate safety precautions in place, including colour coding and zoning of the centres to ensure that athletes do not come into contact with outsiders, all safety measures have been taken as per Health Ministry guidelines and the state health protocol to ensure that trainees have a safe environment to reside and train in.
Additionally, SAI authorities reached out to all athletes and their parents to apprise them about the Standard operating procedures  that are in place which have to be followed prior to and after joining the SAI centres. Athletes and parents who have been contacted have been positive about the measures that are in place for themselves and their kin.
The Sports Authority of India has also made transport arrangements for the athletes to their NCOEs/SAI training centres. Athletes who have to travel beyond 500 km are provided with an air ticket while those who are stationed less than 500 km may travel by train in 3rd AC.
Ministry of Science & Technology
CSIR-CDRI Scientist Dr. Niti Kumar gets
SERB Women Excellence Award-2020
She will be honoured by the President of India on National Science Day  2020, as this year's theme for NSD is "Women in Science"
Dr Niti Kumar, Senior Scientist from Division of Molecular Parasitology and Immunology, CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow has received SERB Women Excellence Award-2020. Award will be conferred by the President of India during National Science Day Celebrations on February 28, 2020, in Vigyan Bhawan.
This award is given to women scientist below 40 years of age who have received recognition from national academies. The women researchers will be supported by research grant of 5 lakhs per annum for 3 years by Science and Engineering Research Board, Department of Science & Technology, Government of India .
Her research group is trying to understand the protein quality control machinery in human malaria parasite for exploration of alternative drug targets for malaria intervention.
Dr. Niti Kumar has many awards and recognitions in her credit including, Innovative Young Biotechnologist Award , INSA Medal for Young Scientist  by Indian National Science Academy, Ramalingaswami Fellowship , EMBO Post-Doctoral Fellowship , Alexander von Humboldt Fellow , Max Planck Post-doctoral fellowship at Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry  and Marie Curie Early Stage Research Fellowship by European Union under 6th Framework Programme
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination
Cumulative Total number of vaccinated healthcare workers across the country more than 6.31 lakh
No case of severe/serious AEFI reported in any State today
The countrywide COVID-19 vaccination program was conducted successfully on the fourthday as well. The COVID-19 vaccination exercise was launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister on 16th January 2021.
The cumulative number of healthcare workers vaccinated against COVID19 has touched 6,31,417 through 11,660 sessions, as per the provisional report.3,800 sessions were held till 6 pm today.
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S. No.
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State/UT
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|
Beneficiaries vaccinated 
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|
1
|
|
A & N Islands
|
|
644
|
|
2
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
58,495
|
|
3
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
2,805
|
|
4
|
|
Assam
|
|
7,418
|
|
5
|
|
Bihar
|
|
42,085
|
|
6
|
|
Chandigarh
|
|
469
|
|
7
|
|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
10,872
|
|
8
|
|
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
|
|
114
|
|
9
|
|
Daman & Diu
|
|
94
|
|
10
|
|
Delhi
|
|
12,441
|
|
11
|
|
Goa
|
|
426
|
|
12
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
17,581
|
|
13
|
|
Haryana
|
|
24,944
|
|
14
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
5,049
|
|
15
|
|
Jammu & Kashmir
|
|
4,395
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|
16
|
|
Jharkhand
|
|
8,824
|
|
17
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
80,686
|
|
18
|
|
Kerala
|
|
23,855
|
|
19
|
|
Ladakh
|
|
119
|
|
20
|
|
Lakshadweep
|
|
369
|
|
21
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
18,174
|
|
22
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
30,247
|
|
23
|
|
Manipur
|
|
1111
|
|
24
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
1037
|
|
25
|
|
Mizoram
|
|
1091
|
|
26
|
|
Nagaland
|
|
2,286
|
|
27
|
|
Odisha
|
|
55,138
|
|
28
|
|
Puducherry
|
|
719
|
|
29
|
|
Punjab
|
|
5,567
|
|
30
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
30,761
|
|
31
|
|
Sikkim
|
|
350
|
|
32
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
25,251
|
|
33
|
|
Telangana
|
|
69,405
|
|
34
|
|
Tripura
|
|
3,734
|
|
35
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
22,644
|
|
36
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
|
6,107
|
|
37
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
42,093
|
|
38
|
|
Miscellaneous
|
|
14,017
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
6,31,417
1,77,368 beneficiaries were vaccinated till 6 pm today, the fourth day of nationwide COVID19 vaccination. Final reports would be completed for the day by late tonight.
A total of only nine AEFI have required hospitalization. In Delhi, three cases have been discharged whereas one case is under observation at Rajiv Gandhi, Hospital Shahdara. One more AEFI case from Uttarakhand has been discharged. In Karnataka, one person is discharged and other person is stable and under observation at District Hospital, Chitradurga. In Chhattisgarh also, one person is discharged. In Rajasthan, one case is of suspected anaphylaxis is fine and under observation at District Hospital, Bangar.
Ministry of Defence
DRDO successfully flight tests Indian Army version of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile off Odisha coast
Defence Research and Development Organisation  conducted two successful flight tests of the Indian Army version of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile  at Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on March 27, 2022. The flight tests were carried out as part of the live firing trials against high-speed aerial targets. The missiles intercepted the aerial targets and destroyed them completely, registering direct hits at both the ranges. The first launch was to intercept a medium altitude long range target and second launch was for proving the capability of a low altitude short range target.
This MRSAM version is a Surface-to-Air Missile developed jointly by DRDO and Israel Aerospace Industries , Israel for use by the Indian Army. The MRSAM Army weapon system comprises multi-function radar, mobile launcher system and other vehicles. The flight tests were carried out with the weapon system in deliverable configuration. The performance of the weapon system was validated through the flight data captured by range instruments like radars, electro-optical tracking systems and telemetry deployed by ITR, Chandipur. The flight tests were carried out in the presence of senior officials from DRDO and Indian Army.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has congratulated DRDO, Indian Army and the Industry for the successful flight tests of MRSAM-Army. He said, both the successful tests established the capability of the weapon system in intercepting targets at critical ranges.
Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr G Satheesh Reddy complimented the teams involved in the successful flight trial of the Army version of MRSAM and stated that these tests are the major milestones for an ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister felicitates crew of INS Arihant on completion of Nuclear Triad
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received today the crew of Strategic Strike Nuclear Submarine  INS Arihant. The submarine recently returned from its first deterrence patrol, completing the establishment of the country's survivable nuclear triad.
Stressing the significance of the successful deployment of INS Arihant for the completion of India's nuclear triad, the Prime Minister congratulated the crew and all involved in the achievement which puts India among a handful of countries having the capability to design, construct and operate SSBNs.
Noting that the indigenous development of the SSBN and its operationalisation attest to the country's technological prowess and the synergy and coordination among all concerned, the Prime Minister thanked them for their dedication and commitment in realising this pioneering accomplishment enhancing immensely the country's security.
The Prime Minister commended the courage and commitment of India's brave soldiers and the talent and perseverance of its scientists, whose untiring efforts transformed the scientific achievement of nuclear tests into establishment of an immensely complex and credible nuclear triad, and dispelled all doubts and questions about India's capability and resolve in this regard.
The Prime Minister stated that the people of India aspire for a 'Shaktimaan Bharat'  and building a New India. They have strived tirelessly to overcome all challenges in this path. He stressed that a strong India will fulfill the hopes and aspirations of over a billion Indians and will also be an important pillar for global peace and stability, especially in a world full of uncertainties and concerns.
The Prime Minister extended greetings to the participants and their families on the occasion of Deepawali, the Festival of Light. He expressed the hope that just as light dispels darkness and all fear, INS Arihant will be harbinger of fearlessness for the country.
As a responsible nation, India has put in place a robust nuclear command and control structure, effective safety assurance architecture and strict political control, under its Nuclear Command Authority. It remains committed to the doctrine of Credible Minimum Deterrence and No First Use, as enshrined in the decision taken by the Cabinet Committee on Security in its meeting chaired by the then Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee on January 04, 2003.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Woman scientist credited for making important contributions in the field of female reproduction receives SERB Women Excellence award
Dr. Antara Banerjee, a scientist in Structural Biology Division of National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health, Indian Council of Medical Research, Mumbai, who has contributed towards understanding the endocrinology in female reproduction that could be useful for assisted reproductive technologies, has received the SERB Women Excellence Award for 2021.
The award instituted by Science and Engineering Research Board , Department of Science and Technology , recognises and rewards outstanding research achievements of young women scientists in frontier areas of Science and Engineering.
Study of the follicle-stimulating hormone  and its receptor , proteins that play a central role in reproduction by bringing about formation of ova or egg in females.
The FSHR has intrigued Dr. Banerjee since long. In her doctoral thesis, she probed this hormone receptor that played a crucial role in mammalian reproduction. It later helped her identify residues in the extracellular loops of Follicle Stimulating Hormone Receptor  that are crucial for FSH-FSHR interaction providing more information about the role of extracellular roles of G-protein coupled receptors in their function.
“I identified residues in the extracellular loops of FSHR crucial for the hormone-receptor interaction by generating and characterising mutants with respect to the Wild-type counterpart by a method called the site-directed mutagenesis approach,” Dr. Banerjee explained. She added that the functional characterization of two naturally occurring FSHR mutations was also carried out to help understand the pathophysiology associated with these mutations.
Her work has led to characterization of some naturally occurring mutations in FSHR that were responsible for affecting its function, thus resulting in reproductive pathologies.
Dr. Banerjee, along with her group, has initiated studies on understanding the biological milestone known as puberty--the process by which a child's body matures into that of an adult capable of sexual reproduction. “Mutations in the neuropeptide hormone kisspeptin-1 or its receptor which can cause precocious  puberty will be studied in a collaborative work with a team consisting of basic scientists, pediatricians, as well as geneticist,” Dr. Banerjee pointed out.
For more details, Dr. Antara Banerjee  can be contacted.
Ministry of Steel
977 Steel Plants in the country
The total number of steel plants in the country is 977. In the public sector, work is currently going on in NMDC Steel Plant in Nagarnar, Chhattisgarh which is a Greenfield steel plant. Steel is a deregulated sector where market forces and commercial considerations decide construction of new steel plants.
The import of steel has increased marginally in the last 3 years from 7.23 Million Tonnes in 2016-17 to 7.84 Million Tonnes in 2018-19 as shown table below:-
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Import of Steel 
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Year
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Import
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2016-17
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7.23
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2017-18
|
|
7.48
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2018-19
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7.84
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Source: JPC
However, domestic steel production has consistently increased regardless of such imports. Import of certain steel grades which are not manufactured or manufactured in adequate quantity in the country is required for supporting manufacturing sector as well as the country’s export of machinery, automobiles etc.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Steel Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Celebrating 20 Years of Kargil Vijay Diwas
Raksha Mantri Lights the Victory Flame to Mark 20 Years
of Kargil Vijay Diwas on 14 Jul 2019
The year 2019 marks the 20th anniversary of the successful culmination of Operation Vijay wherein brave soldiers of the Indian Army overcame seemingly insurmountable odds, hostile terrain, weather, and a determined enemy occupying dominating heights, to win the Kargil war. On this momentous occasion, the Indian Army is celebrating this victory in memory of its brave martyrs with events covering a myriad spectrum.
One of the major events planned during the celebrations is the relay of a Victory Flame from National War Memorial, New Delhi to Kargil War Memorial, Dras. The Victory Flame symbolizes the coalescence of the souls of the Kargil War martyrs. The Victory Flame was lit at the National War Memorial, New Delhi, by Honourable Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh on 14 July 19 along with General Bipin Rawat, COAS, Subedar Sanjay Kumar, PVC handed it over to ace army shooter Subedar Jitu Rai, as the first torch bearer.
The event was attended by Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, GOC-in-C Northern command, Lt Gen Y K Joshi, Fire and Fury Corps and a large number of officer & civil dignitaries.
The Victory Flame will be carried by Indian Army’s outstanding sportsmen and war heroes. It will pass through nine major towns/ cities of North India and finally culminate at the Kargil War Memorial located at Dras on 26 Jul 19,where it will be received by the COAS. All along the journey, Indian Army personnel will be paying homage to the heroes who fought valiantly for the Nation.
The design of the Victory Torch has been inspired by the grit, guts and glory displayed by the immortals who made the supreme sacrifice for the motherland in the finest tradition of the Indian Army. The Torch is made of copper, brass and wood which symbolizes the tenacity and determination of our fallen heroes. The upper portion of the Torch has a metal etching of the Amar Jawan, epitomizing the fallen Unknown Soldiers. The lower wooden portion of the Torch has 20 gold embossed inscriptions of the Amar Jawan exemplifying 20 glorious years of the Kargil Victory.
This Victory Flame and the journey of the eternal flame from the National War Memorial to the Kargil War Memorial brings alive the theme of the 20th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas -‘Remember, Rejoice and Renew’. We ‘remember’ our martyrs by revisiting their sacrifices, we ‘rejoice’ by celebrating the victory in Kargil and we ‘renew’ our resolve to safeguard the honour of the Tricolour.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh lays wreath at National War Memorial on the occasion of Vijay Diwas commemorating India’s victory in 1971 war
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh laid a wreath at National War Memorial, New Delhi on the occasion of Vijay Diwas on December 16, 2022. The Raksha Mantri, along with Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande, Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane and Vice Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Admiral SN Ghormade, paid homage to the Armed Forces personnel who fought courageously in the 1971 war and laid down their lives in service to the nation.
In his message in the visitors’ book, the Raksha Mantri wrote: “The nation will remain indebted to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice while protecting the sovereignty of the nation. We will continue to move forward in the path of development with their ideals and values.”
Earlier, in a tweet, Shri Rajnath Singh described 1971 war as the triumph of humanity over inhumanity, virtue over misconduct and justice over injustice.
In his message, Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt wrote: “The defeat of Pakistan in the war and the liberation of Bangladesh is testimony to India’s commitment to upholding the values of freedom and democracy”.
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan wrote: “May our Armed Forces continue to bring greater success and glory to our motherland and contribute indefatigably towards nation building”.
PIB Headquarters
Moratorium brings relief for Small and Medium Entrepreneurs
Continuing Lockdown and loosing labour days are making many entrepreneurs life miserable. Malappuram district is having lots of young entrepreneurs and most of them started their business through bank loans. Moratorium declared by finance minister on bank loans for three months is bringing them a bit of relief in this difficult time. Nationalized banks have already informed the customers about moratorium through SMSs and emails, said District Lead Bank Manager Shri. Kunjhiraman T.P. Hence almost all entrepreneurs have availed the facility in the district.
Shri Anju Sijanth, a young entrepreneur, who expanded his business through Central Government’s Mudra Loan is one among many such young entrepreneurs in the district. He is having his Medium industry of solar panels, batteries and inverters named ‘Coopa Energy’ at Malappuram. Four years back, with the help of Mudra Loan he expanded his small business. Now he has many customers including private and public sector companies all over Malappuram and some part of Kozhikode districts. As his business is in developing stage, Lockdown declared due to COVID-19 has become a big blow to his dreams. Having 5 labourers and paying their wages, he is facing real problem in this lockdown period. In this circumstance the Moratorium is brining bit of relief. But he is expecting more helps from the side of both State and Central Governments. As the Central Government is always very keen in encouraging young entrepreneurs, Shri Anju is expecting more good decisions like waiving off interest for some months.
Naseer Ali who is running a motor winding shop at Kizhakkethala is another young entrepreneur availing the benefits of Moratorium. By pledging documents of his house he took loan to start business. Now he is paying Rs. 21,000 per month as EMI. With out any wages during the lockdown period, Shri Naseer Ali would not have survived, had Moratorium not been declared. He is also expecting more help from Central Government as his sufferings will continue for some more months even after the lockdown.
Ministry of Finance
Office of AG Audit-II Gujarat organized a blood donation camp
Office of AG Audit-II Gujarat keeps organizing various welfare activities relating to employee welfare and various social causes. In continuation of such efforts, the Welfare branch of the office, in collaboration with Zydus hospital and Terapanth Yuvak parishad, organized a blood donation camp on 26.09.2023. The camp was organized in Audit Bhavan premises.
With the aim of saving lives and promoting community well-being, the event witnessed an overwhelming response from the employees of the offices located in Audit Bhavan.
The blood donation camp was made possible by the dedicated efforts of our team, volunteers, and the generous contributions of our donors. A large number of employees of the offices housed in Audit Bhavan premises enthusiastically came forward for participating and donated their blood for the welfare of the society.
Office of AG Audit-II Gujarat remains committed to serving the community, and we look forward to organizing more such events in the future.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
SAI to arrange for travel for trainees to return to various training centres, as training begins to resume across the country
With an eye on the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, sporting activities are being resumed in SAI training centres across the country from November 1.
In view of the prevailing Covid-19 situation and to protect athletes from exposure to the virus, the Sports Authority of India has decided to make transport arrangements for the athletes of NCOEs/SAI Training Centres who have to join their training facility. This is due to the sudden situation that had emerged in March this year when athletes had to be sent back home due to the coronavirus. It has been decided that athletes who have to travel beyond 500 km will be provided with an air ticket while those athletes who are stationed less than 500 km may travel by Train in 3rd AC.
Further, in order to create a bio-bubble for resumption of training in SAI centres, it has been decided to provide accommodation to all coaches and support staff of the NCOEs/STCs. The regular and contractual staff will be provided accommodation at government cost.
SAI authorities have also reached out to all athletes and their parents to apprise them about the SAI SOPs that will be needed to be followed prior to and after joining the SAI centres. Athletes have also been given the option of joining SAI centres post Diwali if they wish to celebrate Diwali with their families, once they are inside the bio-bubble exposure may lead to risk to their health.
Earlier in March this year due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic and in view of the government advisory, SAI had adopted proactive prevention measures and directives were issued to all regional heads; with all training in NCOEs and STCs being suspended with effect from 17th March and hostel facilities kept open till 20th March to avoid inconvenience to the athletes.The concerned Regional Directors of SAI centres were asked to facilitate return of athletes with those living beyond 400 kms sent back by air and within 400 kms by AC 3-tier train.